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intolerance

[in-tol-er-uhns] / ɪnˈtɒl ər əns /
NOUN
lack of willingness to tolerate
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When governments allow themselves to be drawn into war by intolerance or the arrogance of power, they plant the seeds of resentment that yield more hatred and violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

It actually worked—fasting allowed him to gradually introduce foods back into his diet, revealing a straightforward gluten intolerance, a condition that, indeed, can be linked to nasal issues.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

“Crash” — an ensemble film about racial divides and intolerance in Los Angeles — triumphed over “Brokeback Mountain,” “Capote,” “Good Night, and Good Luck,” and “Munich” in 2006.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

It said it recognised how important choice and availability were for those managing coeliac disease or gluten intolerance and was "regularly reviewing" its ranges across its Guernsey stores.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Even though the United Nations and the National Guard were very successful at stopping the violence, the intolerance is still there.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers